Seas the Day

I was inspired to make an underwater filled with sea critters!  I used a stamp set by a favorite, yet out-of-business, stamp set. These little guys were created by The Alley Way stamp company. I adore these whimsical critters. I colored them with Prismacolor pencils. I was inspired by the following challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches 747

Time Out Challenges #318

AAA Cards Challenge #320

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Debbie

 

Seriously...coffee

I pulled out an old coffee stamp set to play with a couple of challenges. This set is from The Alley Way, who unfortunately is no longer in business. :(

I added the fun sentiment from Gerda Steiner Designs because seriously...there is no way I would forget coffee!  LOL

~Debbie

Add a Little Color

It's always a great day when I have time in the craft room. My first card features a darling bunny from Your Next Stamp and some fun Paint stamps from The Alley Way. I used cool colors, which are always my favorite!  Debbie

What's Perking? Coffee Lovers Blog Hop #5

I am so loving all the coffee cards this week!  This card features one of my all time favorite coffee-themed stamp sets---Breakfast Club--by The Alley Way Stamps.  I love all the different types of coffee mugs, and they are just size!  I water colored using Distress Inks. I was inspired by this puzzle with it's bordered pictures and mostly brown pictures!  ~D

 

June TAWS Challenge

mmm... coffee

I had more time tonight for another card, so here it is!  I used a stencil and Distress Ink to make the background. I then stamped (The Alley Way) some coffee cup stains. I added the the strip, vellum, and twine. I stamped the coffee cup (The Alley Way) and colored with Spectrum Noir markers and adhered.  The steam was stamped on vellum and adhered.  I finished it up with the sentiment...coffee (The Alley Way). With a little dot finished it off!  Now I'm thirsty and in need of some caffeine!
~Debbie

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Stencil It!

May Link Up

 

Time Out Challenge--Grunge with the optional twist of Embossing



 

Coffee-the TAWS way

I just love making coffee cards.  This card features Prima Coffee Break Papers and The Alley Ways' Breakfast Club. I love these coffee cups! ~Debbie

Sweet Stamps Challenge #203 Something New

I used new papers from Prima--Coffee Break

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #355 What's New

Miss You a Latte

I just love pulling out my coffee-themed stamps.  This card features The Alley Way's Breakfast Club set (one of my all time favorites), Stampendous' Coffee Background, and K. Andrew's (no longer in business) Coffee & Tea for You and Me.  The paper is from Teresa Collins--Hello My Name Is.  I used Retro Sketches #146 to help me add some layers, which is bit of a challenge for me.  Thanks for stopping by! ~Debbie


Challenges:

Loves Rubber Stamping--Challenge #131 Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Anything Goes 

Hiding in My Craft Room Challenge #179 Freestyle (no Christmas)

Thank You Snow Much

This card features The Alley Way's Holiday Sparkles stamp set and Cardz TV "Snow Day" set.  I used a gel pen to add a bit of sparkle as well as some fun sequins.  Happy Holidays!  Debbie

TAWS-Guest Designer

Here's hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  With all the relaxing I've been doing for the last week, I totally forgot to get this cute little shaker card posted!  I created it weeks ago as part of being the guest designer for The Alley Ways' Be Inspired challenges!  My sincere apologizes!  I used TAWS' Gotta Bug and Holiday Sparkles!  Thanks for stopping by!  Happy New Year!

The Alley Way Stamps-December Guest Designer

Hi everyone!

I am so excited and very honored to be a Guest Designer for The Alley Way Stamps!  I love Alison's amazing stamps, and the TAWS design team always amazes me!  

I made two cards today which were both inspired by this month's Be Inspired Challenge photo, especially that beautiful white tree with the green, red and gingerbread ornaments. 


For my first card, I used Holiday Sparkles and True Colors. I created a stencil by die cutting a star from thick card stock. I placed the stencil on the card base then stamped the brush stroke using Distressed inks until I had completely filled in the star.  I repeated this several times then stamped the sentiment.  To add a bit of sparkle, I added some glitter as well as colored over the stars with a glitter gel pen.  

  

My second project is a little gift card bag for one of my granddaughters.  I used the Background Check to create the random ornaments on the tree.  I colored the circles with Spectrum Noir markers and add Glossy Accents to add dimension.  I stamped, colored, fussy cut the gingerbread man as well as the tiny tag.  I add some twine and ribbon and pearls.  The bigger tag inside was punched to hold a gift card.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back later this month with more inspiration! 
Hugs,
Debbie


            

You're Pawfect

So nice to get some relaxing craft time in!  I finally had the chance to play with this month's Be Inspired Challenge.  I combined it with a fun sketch from Just Add Ink.  I just love this kitty-cat from The Alley Way Stamps!  Thanks for stopping by!  ~Debbie~

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #253-Anything Goes 
Amusing Challenge--Anything Goes

Make a Change!

My last card for tonight as I am suppose to be getting some work done for tomorrow!  This card uses the Techno Stamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch #332 and the TAWS-Be Inspired photo challenge #57. I loved the dots and their colors, so I pulled them in using The Alley Ways stamp sets--Background Check and randomly colored some dots in with Spectrum Noir markers.  I also liked that cute onesie, so I used TAWS Tiny Treasures.  The sentiment and 1 penny came from TAWS-Change set.  I think this would be the cutest 1st birthday card, so I'm entering it into Seize the Birthday's challenge! I pulled it together with a few little dot embellies!  A fun, quick birthday card!  Thanks, as always, for dropping by!  Debbie

I opted not to add the toppings this week, which was Sweet Treats.

A Stack of Java Cups--Thanks a Latte

 

Here's a stack of java cups that have all been paper pieced.  I used  The Alley Way's Breakfast Club stamps.  I used the Be Inspired #56 photo for inspiration.  I mimicked the triangular enclosure by stacking the cups, and I used colors from the blankets for my paper selection.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Debbie

Other Challenges:
Sister Act Challenge #73-Anything Goes
Cards und More Challenge #114-Clean and Simple 
Clear It Out Challenge--Theme--Anything Goes; Stash--Anything Goes
  I've had this paper for years!  Feels good to use some stash!

Cherish the Small Things

 Here's my last card for tonight.  I made it for the challenges below.

Hugs, 

Debbie

Talk to Me & Breakfast Club (handle removed)

Live Your Live in Color-Piggy Bank

Here's a quick post using TAWS' Change and True Colors stamps set.  I used Crackle Accents to give the piggy bank a porcelain look.  Thanks for stopping by!  Hugs, Debbie

BIC #53

Challenge #42